Material Safety Data Sheet
Ferric Sulfate Monohydrate
MSDS# 45419
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name:
Ferric Sulfate Monohydrate
Catalog Numbers:
I/1160/53, I/1160/60
Synonyms:
Diiron Trisulfate; Ferric Sulfate; Iron Persulfate; Iron
Sesquisulfate; Iron Sulfate (2:3); Iron (3+) Sulfate; Sulfuric Acid,
Iron
Company Identification:Fisher Scientific UK
Bishop Meadow Road, Loughborough
Leics. LE11 5RG
For information in Europe, call:(01509) 231166
Emergency Number, Europe:
01509 231166
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
---------------------------------------CAS#:
10028-22-5
Chemical Name: Ferric sulfate, monohydrate
%:
100
EINECS#:
233-072-9
---------------------------------------Hazard Symbols:
XN
Risk Phrases:
22
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful if swallowed.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause severe gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea,
vomiting and possible burns. May cause liver and kidney damage.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
No information found.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with
plenty of soap and water.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or
water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Use alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, or water spray when fighting
fires
involving this material.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General Information:
Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the
Protective
Equipment section. Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a
suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Discard
contaminated shoes.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep containers tightly closed.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 10028-22-5:
Belgium - TWA: ( iron salts (soluble)): 1 mg/m3 VLE (as Fe)
Malaysia: ( iron salts (soluble)): 1 mg/m3 TWA (as Fe)
Netherlands: ( iron salts (soluble)): 1 mg/m3 MAC (as Fe)
Spain: ( iron salts (soluble)): 1 mg/m3 VLA-ED (as Fe)
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European
Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant respirator use.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State:
Solid
Color:
yellow-gray
Odor:
odorless
pH:
Not available
Vapor Pressure:
Negligible.
Viscosity:
Not available
Boiling Point:
Not applicable.
Freezing/Melting Point:
Decomposes.
Autoignition Temperature:
Not applicable
Flash Point:
Not applicable.
Explosion Limits: Lower:Not available
Explosion Limits: Upper:Not available
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water:
Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:
3.097
Molecular Formula:
Fe2(SO4)3.H2O
Molecular Weight:
399.8668
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials
Not available
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Sulfur oxides (SOx), including sulfur oxide and sulfur dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization
Will not occur.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#:
CAS# 10028-22-5: NO8505000
LD50/LC50:
Not available
Carcinogenicity:
Ferric sulfate, monohydrate Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Not available
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Products considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special
Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations
which may vary according to location.
Contact a specialist disposal company or the local authority or
advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before returning for
recycling.
Section 14 - Transport Information
IATA
Shipping Name:
Not regulated as a hazardous material
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
IMO
Shipping Name:
Not regulated as a hazardous material
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
RID/ADR
Shipping Name:
Not regulated as a hazardous material
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
USA RQ: CAS# 10028-22-5: 1000 lb final RQ; 454 kg final RQ
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 10028-22-5: 1
Canada
CAS# 10028-22-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List
US Federal
TSCA
CAS# 10028-22-5 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
Section 16 - Other Information
MSDS Creation Date:
12/12/1997
Revision #3 Date
10/03/2005
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the
best information currently available to us. However, we make no
warranty of merchantibility or any other warranty, express or
implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability
resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to
determine the suitability of the information for their particular
purposes. In no event shall the company be liable for any claims,
losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any
special, indirect, incidental, consequential, or exemplary damages
howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of the
possibility of such damages.
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